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Snow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'
Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.
Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.
Ricky Wang's remains were found near Tongariro National Park in March 2020.
Mounting debt means Ruapehu Alpine Lifts faces some tough decisions about its ski fields.
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.
Aotearoa was one of the first nations to adopt National Parks, are they fit for purpose.
The Auckland Volcanic Field has been of particular interest in recent years.
Hikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.
Whether you make it a one-day experience or longer, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is epic.
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
Emergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.
High numbers are again expected over this holiday period.
Emma Langley was enjoying a trip out with friends when events took a tragic turn.
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Mt Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the attack only hampered its operations for a few minutes.
Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.
The rescue helicopter hurried out in response to an emergency beacon being set off.
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Kelsey Waghorn describes finding herself beneath three active volcanoes on a weekend away.
His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."
Compressed nitrogen gas fires a projectile designed to explode on impact with the snow.
An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Reliance on international tourism has caused some areas to be hit hard in the lockdown.
Civil engineer lost his life after being separated from the others on alpine crossing.
Ruahine School Year 8 students, traversed the Tongariro Crossing in early March.
Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.